Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: Shifts to minors

Marincin was with the big club for eight games on this stint, but he suited up for just two, recording zero points and a minus-2 rating. The 25-year-old will likely be better off playing nightly in the minors anyway, and he could be called up again if his replacement, Travis Dermott, struggles with the Maple Leafs as well.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: Back with Leafs

With Nikita Zaitsev (lower body) landing on injured reserve Sunday, Marincin will now provide some added depth on Toronto's back end. The Slovakian is in his third season with the Maple Leafs organization, which has featured 90 NHL games and 14 points. While these numbers aren't particularly impressive, Marincin has recorded seven points and a plus-13 rating through 18 contests in the minors this season.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: On waivers Thursday

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(10/5/17)Marincin was designated for waivers by Toronto on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada reports.

Marincin lost out to rookie Andreas Borgman for the third-pairing role with the Leafs. The 25-year-old Marincin made 25 appearances with the club last season in which he garnered one goal and six assists while averaging 18:03 of ice time. The Czech could be back with the team soon as a depth option, but it seems like Toronto wants to get his waiver clearance out of the way now.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: Only four games played in last two months

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(4/2/17)Marincin hasn't been able to crack the lineup for nine straight games.

Marincin has only played in four games since the start of February. He can't help you if he's in a business suit.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: Continues to be healthy scratch

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(2/25/17)Marincin has been a healthy scratch since Toronto's win over Boston on Feb. 4.

He's not hurt; he just can't crack the lineup. Marincin did dress as a forward at practice this week to balance numbers, but it doesn't make him more valuable. He can't get out of coach Mike Babcock's dog house.